There is a new trend in anime with new series based on light novels. If you are not familiar with the style, these are short novels written for young adults with manga style illustrations sprinkled throughout. RE:Creators is another show based on a light novel, like Goblin Slayer. They are usually fairly compact stories that are easy to follow.

Goblin Slayer (the show and the novel series) is a story about an adventurer who only hunts goblins. It is a running gag throughout the episodes that frustrates his fellow adventurers to no end. His obsession with goblins is spelled out in the first few episodes and is the major motivation for our main character. Be aware, there is a lot of violence in the show. The first episode introduces the main character’s primary companion when goblins almost kill and being rape her. Our Slayer saves her from the situation. Be forewarned, there are several episodes that have rape scenes. The scenes are not gratuitous and drive the characters in their quest to rid the world of goblins.

Goblin Slayer Synopsis:

Rumor has it that, in a certain guild in the middle of nowhere, there is an extraordinary man who has climbed all the way to the Silver rank just by killing goblins…. In his personal quest to exterminate all goblins by any means necessary, he earns the exasperation of the Priestess, the gratitude of the Guild Receptionist, and the delight of the Cow Girl, his childhood friend who’s been awaiting his return. Then, after hearing the rumors about him, an Elf girl appears with a request…

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I really enjoyed the show and recommend any teen and older people watch it. It’s definitely a fantasy show with a little more reality than usual. The anime series ends well with a potential to have more seasons. The light novels are still coming out, so lots of potential for more seasons.